He started playing polo in 1916 and stood out as a very skilled player. In 1918 he was Rio de Janeiro's champion of the 100 meters freestyle.[3]
He was one of the first Brazilians who participated at the Olympics.[4] At the 1920 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the first time that Brazil participated in the Games, he swam the 100-metre freestyle, not reaching the finals. He also participated in the water polo, finishing fourth with the Brazil team.[2] He also participated in rowing.[4]